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2019 BMW 230i xDrive

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 230i xDrive.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 BMW 230i xDrive is EPA-rated at 23/33/27 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2025 2019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/33/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size205/50R17 89VOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7; Optional: 7.5, Front: 7.5; Rear: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425B3A1A5 alt 11428591462
Engine air filter	13718632502
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61216806755
Front wiper blades	61615A43583
Thermostat	11538658574 alt 11538658573
Cabin air filter	64116821995 alt 64119237555

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Curb weight	3986 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 33 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.08-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	725.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	2900
RPM	725.0

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque

Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°, Step 3: 70°

14 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

21 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 180°.

22 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards. Step 1: 7.3 ft. lbs.

2	7.3 ft. lbs.	7.3 ft. lbs
3	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
4	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
5	11.8

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 60°

18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Convertible Top · Brake Rotor
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Engine oil filter 11425B3A1A5 Engine air filter 13718632502 Spark plug 12120040551 Battery 61216806755

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the 230i xDrive get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.